Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc.

TPF encourages the aspirations of individuals, families, and companies that want their philanthropy to make a lasting impact. Our professional staff works alongside donors to help them reach their goals. They offer expert guidance on donor strategies and investments, access to like-minded donors, and a vetted network of partners. TPF has developed a portfolio of funds and donor-centric giving programs that can support the passions and financial needs of givers with diverse objectives and means. We have extensive experience with financial planning and vehicles such as IRA and restate donations, scholarships, awards, and endowments. Over the last eleven year

Over the last fifteen years, it has helped to expand the engagement of the Turkish community in philanthropy. Our efforts in the core areas of social and economic development, education, gender equality and disaster relief have reached thousands of people – often changing lives in new and profound ways. Our network of partners continues to grow as does the impact and recognition of their work. TPF is pleased to be playing an essential role in helping Turkish and Turkish-American communities create opportunities for the future.

With a focus on four main impact areas: Gender Equality, Education, Social and Economic Development and Disaster relief, TPF tackles the most crucial challenges through its partnership with local NGOs in Turkey. TPF vets every organization that we partner with to ensure donations go to the right place. TPF is transparent about its actions, finances, and performance and ensures that 95-99% of contributions go directly to projects.

TPF has solid roots as the organization was built on fundamental values such as transparency, trustworthiness and excellence in service. The organization also has a solid trunk with its dedicated Founders, who planted the seeds, the Board of Directors, and the Management, who have invested immense amount of time and resources into the organization. The vision of TPF is to take philanthropy beyond the "feel good" into significant and measurable impact.

TPF’s ability to create sustained impact has been a focus since the establishment of the organization. Our current sustainability model is founded on the mutually reinforcing engagement of endowment investment, contributions of board members and support through TPF’s Annual Fund. Our model has enabled us to achieve financial stability by averaging 60% cost-recovery over the last six years. To reach 100% we continue to invest in the growth of our endowment.

In 15 years, TPF granted over $26m in 62 cities to more than 300 projects through partner organizations mobilizing thousands of people both in the States and in Turkey. With a strong endowment of $4.5 million, TPF established more than 30 philanthropic funds to assist donors with their personal philanthropy.